All Chapters of Quitting this Family after Being Abandoned for Laughs: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

10 Chapters

Chapter 1

Chelsea's POVMy surroundings were pitch black.On the other end of the line, my family sat around the dining table with their four phones placed in the middle. They were betting on how long it would take before I called and begged for mercy.My younger sister, Mia Summers, said resolutely, "One minute."When I was ten years old, Mia poisoned my dog during Thanksgiving. I cried and begged for mercy. I even rushed into my parents' room and pleaded with them to take the dog to the vet.However, my parents didn't seem to care that I was crying hysterically. They simply said, "Mia is just playing a prank. If the dog dies, we'll just get another one."And so, my dog convulsed in my arms before he finally went still. It took exactly one minute.After the incident, they promised to get me another dog. No one ever brought this up again.When it was my parents' turn, they answered in unison, "Five minutes."The only time I ever celebrated Thanksgiving with my family, Mia swapped my col

Chapter 2

Chelsea's POVAt dawn the next day, I dragged myself forward, my pants damp and caked with mud.I took the earliest bus and borrowed a power bank from the driver. I hadn't gone home all night. After turning on my phone, I saw more than a hundred messages in the family group chat.There were Mia's photos from Thanksgiving, pictures of my parents' holiday cash gifts, and pictures of Simon's delicious cooking.The only private message I received was from my company. "Take the next few days off. Once you leave, you'll be overseas for ten years. Spend some time with your family, and be ready to leave the day after tomorrow."I stood outside my front door for a long time. I had five tickets to Universal Wonderlands. I had spent an entire month working overtime to buy them as a Thanksgiving gift for my family. I wanted us to go together, but there was no longer a need for that.I kept my one ticket for myself and slipped the remaining four under the door. But the next second, the door s

Chapter 3

Chelsea's POVI sensed that something was amiss when Simon offered to have Mia plan the engagement party. However, my parents repeatedly assured me, "Chelsea, you only get married once in your entire life. We wouldn't let Mia cause trouble on such an important occasion."Simon also tried to persuade me many times. "Mia just wants to help you with the arrangements and make you the most beautiful fiancee."Only then did I relent.While my family was out shopping with Mia, I took a USB drive engraved with the words "Chelsea's Happy Memories" from the drawer. I plugged it into the computer.The moment I opened the video, I heard faint laughter. When I heard that familiar voice, chills ran down my spine.In the video, my parents and Mia took turns coaxing me to finish my birthday cake. 12-year-old me sat there with a mouthful of black-and-white mush. I asked cautiously, "Mom, Dad, what is this cake made of? I really can't take another bite!"After I finished eating, ten-year-old Mi

Chapter 4

Chelsea's POVMy parents were overjoyed to hear that I had finally come around. That night, I was packing my bags when Simon came to my room, looking relieved. He said, "Lately, I've been thinking about whether or not we should get engaged. You have a bad temper and are timid. You even take Mia's childish pranks personally. But after seeing that you have prepared a gift for her, I've decided to continue this relationship."I froze at his words, unable to believe what I was hearing. "So, you have been helping Mia with her pranks just to test me?" I asked in disbelief.However, he didn't deny it. "I don't want to marry someone who can't even tolerate her own sister," he said. Then, he left happily.…On the day of the engagement, Mia kept ordering me around before leaving. "Chelsea, you must ride in that white car. White is an elegant color. It'll be a great start for your and Simon's marriage."My parents also agreed. "Mia drove out early this morning just to get it washed.

Chapter 5

Chelsea's POVWhen my plane landed at Myria Airport, it had been five hours since the engagement party. The moment the cabin announcement ended, my phone was flooded with calls, all from my parents, Mia, and Simon. I didn't bother answering. Instead, I pulled my suitcase and walked out of the boarding gate.I found a convenience store outside the airport to rest for a while. I let my phone keep ringing and ringing again, only for the calls to end automatically before starting once more.It would be a lie to say I wasn't hurt, but I no longer felt any attachment to them. The only regret I had was that I hadn't gotten to witness their faces when they saw what I had planned for them at the party.A few minutes later, I composed myself and answered Mom's call first.The moment the call was connected, I heard Mom's piercing scream. "Chelsea, what the hell are you up to? Are you crazy? Did you ever think about what would happen after you revealed these things?"I looked out the windo

Chapter 6

Chelsea's POVThere was a long silence on the other end of the phone. My words had broken every assumption Simon had ever held about me. He couldn't believe that someone as obedient and tolerant as me would cut all ties with him.A few moments later, he scoffed, saying arrogantly, "Fine. Leave if you want. I won't stop you."He continued, "But let me say this, Chelsea—you'll regret this eventually. When you can't survive in Myria anymore, and you're alone with no one to rely on, you'll come running back to me in tears. I'll be waiting for that moment!"And with that, he hung up the phone.Without hesitation, I deleted all the photos of my family and Simon from my phone. I walked out of the airport with my suitcase. The staff responsible for my assignment was already waiting outside.After all the onboarding arrangements and housing procedures were completed, I moved into my new apartment and finally settled in.For the next ten years, I would live my life, work, and settle down

Chapter 7

Third-Person POVAfter the video was leaked, Chelsea's family completely fell apart. The revelation that Mia wasn't related to them by blood and the plot to drug Simon became the subject of gossip among their relatives.Gabriel was taken away by the police, and Simon severed ties with the family.The chain of events destroyed the superiority Mia had clung to for over 20 years. In just half a month, she had completely changed, a far cry from the woman who used to arrogantly prank Chelsea. She locked herself in her room, refusing to go out or socialize. Her emotions were completely out of control. She spent countless nights unable to sleep, often breaking down in tears and smashing things without reason. The doctor diagnosed her with severe depression. In the past, Heather would have been panicking and searching everywhere for ways to help. But this time, she had something more important to deal with.She ignored Mia's emotional state and begged Mia to sign a letter of forgivenes

Chapter 8

Chelsea's POVThree months after settling into my life in Myria, I had gradually started to adapt to my new life here. After that incident, Mom and Dad no longer dared to contact me. Everything involving my family after the incident no longer concerned me. Except for Simon.After the engagement party, he never stopped messaging me. At first, his tone was harsh and cold. "How long do you plan to stay in Myria? Your parents' wrongdoings have nothing to do with us. Aren't you going to explain yourself?"When he saw that I wasn't replying to his messages, he started to panic. "Chelsea, your company said you signed a ten-year contract and even planned to settle down in Myria. You really aren't coming back? You haven't contacted me for so long. Are you cutting me off?""Chelsea, I'm really sorry. I'm sorry for what happened before. I shouldn't have played along with their cruel jokes. I shouldn't have let you get pranked without saying a word. I thought they were just fooling around. I

Chapter 9

Chelsea's POVSimon stood alone on an unfamiliar street in a foreign country. He only had a suitcase with him and looked exhausted from the journey. He had lost a lot of weight, and he had stubble on his chin. His eyes were sunken, as if he hadn't slept well for a long time.It was clear that he had taken overnight flights to get here and traveled thousands of miles just to talk to me.When he saw me, he hurried over, his tone unusually meek. "Chelsea, I'm sorry for coming here unannounced. You haven't answered any of my messages. I missed you so much."He tried to hold my arm, but I stepped back with a frown. I said, "Go home. There's no point in coming here."Yet, he wouldn't listen to a word I said. "Chelsea, just give me some time."From then on, Simon stayed in Myria despite my objections. He rented an apartment across from mine, trying to apologize and win me back through his actions. He figured out my work schedule and waited downstairs every day without fail. When I wen

Chapter 10

Chelsea's POVSimon remained silent. He finally understood that I wasn't acting out of spite but had truly let him go. That was why, no matter how much he did, how much he gave, or how much he deigned himself, I would never turn back.The next morning, the apartment across from mine was empty. Before Simon went home, he left me a note with only four words written on it. "I'll wait for you."I didn't even look at it. I just threw it into the trash.…Third-Person POVUnbeknownst to Simon or even Chelsea, the real trouble would only begin after the former returned home.With her mental state completely out of control, Mia clung to Simon as the last thing she could hold on to. She had always had a crush on him. Now that the relatives believed she had tried to destroy the engagement party out of jealousy, she became convinced that if she married Simon, her life would return to normal.From the day Simon returned home, Mia waited outside his apartment complex every day. She arrived

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